Or make a reservation online through OpenTable

Or call us on our reservation line at 212-274-8615.
The reservation line is open 7am-11pm seven days a week.

Reservations are taken 30 days in advance.
We also encourage walk-in customers both at tables and at the bar.
The full menu is served at the bar.

Falai Restaurant will confirm all reservations 2 days in advance.
The number used when making the reservation will be used to
confirm the reservation. If a different number is needed for a confirmation,
please indicate that when making the reservation.
Guests may confirm or cancel a reservation at any time.

For business inquiries, or wholesale production, please call 212-777-6569
or email to info@falainyc.com

For a complete list of press links please click here

Menu Built for Two, Elle Magazine, February 2008








Minor Miracles, Vogue Magazine, February 2009






Two Delicious Weddings, Food Arts Magazine, April 2008








Illy Cafe Advertisement, Food Arts Magazine, April 2008






Cool Restaurants New York, 2007, published by teNeues






Elle Magazine (Japanese) May 2005




Cafe Sweets, Vol. 65, August 2006




Starchefs International, A Kitchen Without Boundaries, September 2008










Class Magazine, April 2004










Taschen's New York - Hotels, Restaurants & Shops






The International Journal In Good Taste, Vol. 88, Spring 2008

What kind of food does Falai serve?
Contemporary Italian



What time do you serve dinner, how many days a week?

We serve dinner seven nights a week, Monday through Thursday from 6 p.m. to 10.30 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m. to 11 pm and on Sunday from 5.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.



Does the chef offer tasting menus?

Yes. Falai offers 3 different types of tasting menus. The Menu Fantasia is a 9 course menu offered for $80. There is also a Pasta tasting menu, and a Menu Tradizione, consisting of Chef Falai's signature dishes.
Wine pairings are offered for all menus. For both the Pasta and the Menu Tradizione, wine pairing is $45. For the 9 course Menu Fantasia, wine pairing is $65

May I share my testing menu?
We invite our customer to join one single menu per person.



Are there vegetarian dishes?

There are several vegetarian options every evening.


Dress code?

Casual.



What is your corkage fee?

Yes, our corkage fee is $35 per bottle


Do you have gift certificates?

Available in any denomination. Call 212-253-1960 or email us at falai@falainyc.com



How many seats does the restaurant have?

35 seats and 5 at the bar.



Who were the designers?
Iacopo Falai and Sofia Sizzi.

What is the chef's name?

Iacopo Falai.

Where did he cook before?

Enoteca Pinchiorri, Le Cirque 2000.



Does Iacopo Falai have any additional restaurant locations?
He opened 'Falai Panetteria' in 2006 at 79 Clinton Street (corner of Rivington Street in the LES). It's a nice, white-themed café, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. We also sell all of our bread, pastry and biscuits there. In 2007, he opened 'Caffe Falai' at 265 Lafayette Street. Caffe is another white-themed café where you can find all our products and of course, you can have breakfast, lunch and dinner. He also owns Falai Production, a production of bread and pastries for wholesale accounts.



Where can customers park?

Parking can usually be found on-street in the neighborhood. If you require a parking lot the nearest one is on Essex Street between Rivington and Delancey on the West side of the street. It is open 24-hours.



What about large parties?

We can accommodate large party. During the summer we do offer private dining in our patio. Please contact us for details and prices.



What is the wait time for walk-ins?

You can always call ahead on the evening you wish to dine and speak with our host, who will let you know how busy we are.

What credit cards do you accept?
All major credit cards. (American Express, Visa, Mastercard)



If I am a wholesale customer and I want to have more information about business inquires, who can I speak with?
Call us 212.777.6569 or send an email at info@falainyc.com

Can Falai cater any private event?
Absolutely. Call 212.777.6569 or send and email at info@falainyc.com